Fruity, floral prints and midriff tops with front ties are fun for this summer. Cold shoulder tops are also everywhere. Just remember to put sunblock on your exposed shoulders.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Beware of Burns from waxing caused by using Retinoids
One of my co-workers gave permission to share her photo so we can teach how to avoid this. There are many retinoid skin products that have gone over-the-counter in recent years. DIFFERIN GEL and Retinol, and more. If you are using these skin products, you must not wax your skin or you may get a burn like this. You are at risk of burn for at least four weeks after stopping your retinoid. Retinoids shed the dead skin cell layer (stratum corneum) and it takes at least 30 days for that layer of skin cells to renew.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Common mistake: When you rejuvenate your face, BUT not the neck
Check out comedian Kate McKinnon recently playing Brigitte Bardot on SNL.
Fillers and Botox, and surgery to the face is great, but if you do not fix the neck to it can look odd.
Stay tuned for some ideas for neck rejuvenation in my next post.
Monday, February 26, 2018
Sunday, February 4, 2018
Great Acne Home Care Book
If you are acne-prone, you can learn crucial steps to better looking skin in this short, easy-to-read book.
Now available for purchase in the following ways:
purchase book links on this blog
amazon.com
lulu.com
barnes&noble.com
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Oral Collagen Benefits: Fact or Myth
I have seen estimates of more than 60 studies now published on the efficacy of taking collagen orally. Most of the studies are regarding bone and joint health; however, more in the past five years are about oral collagen and the skin. Many of the studies are industry-sponsored like the one shown above, though they claim to be randomized, placebo-controlled. The data so far is showing a modest 15-2% improvement in skin elasticity, and increase in the important structural elements of the skin like collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). I am excited that there seems to be some anti-aging benefit to taking oral collagen peptides, but I would like to see more unbiased non-industry-sponsored studies.
The nice thing as no significant adverse effects are being reported from taking oral collagen. So taking oral collagen may help your skin, and is unlikely to cause harm.
Monday, January 15, 2018
How Apple Cider Vinegar Helps Acne
Recent scientific studies done by dermatologists have determined that when our facial skin pH is not slightly acidic at about 5.5, then we may get more acne breakouts. Using a pH correcting skin product like this Apple Cider vinegar-based line “True Cider” should inprove your complexion.
Do not think that by adding straight up apple cider vinegar to your face you will get the same results. The pH needs to be just right, so you can over-acidify with too much vinegar.
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Holiday Makeup and Fashion
HOLIDAY MAKEUP,
CANDY CANE eyes:
featuring Riley and Maya
This is Xmas eye makeup that I applied on Riley
This is Hannukah eye makeup that I applied on Riley's big sister Maya.
More velvet!
This is a taupe velvet headband from Old Navy
It is super cute on my co-worker Megan.
Immediately after applying "Sassy Z" color in LipSense with clear gloss
Immediately after again
Six hours after applying, color still there.
Trying this long-lasting lip color. Active ingredient is "acrylates" which is the building block for glue. Acrylates may cause allergy in some people as they do in lip cosmetics. In addition, there is a little stinging when you apply the product initially especially if you have any cracks or dryness in your lips. My co-workers say the stinging fades after a couple weeks, once your lips have exfoliated.
More velvet for the season. Adorable Chevron Velvet purse
from Old Navy in Oxblood color, link as follows:
Gunmetal blue/gray polish winter nails with mystic topaz ring
This is a great holiday gift. This all-in-one make-up palette is unique in being compact/small and having everything: eyes, lips, cheeks.
This is Olivia, Master Aesthetician and model wearing this adorable deep blue velvet mini backpack from Mudd brand available at Kohls. Her long wavy hair goes well with the mini pack. We are loving the velvet craze and want velvet everything.
Model: Karen Stolman, M.D. Photographer: Olivia Anderson, M.A.
Velvet in green and Pink
Crushed velvet is showing up everywhere this season. It is great mixed in with other textures or on its own.
The green tee is from Nordstrom Rack, and the pink tee shirt dress is from Forever 21.
These are super comfy olive green suede low heel boots with gold chain detail on the heel, and inside zip, from Michael Kors.
See link below to purchase at Dillards. They are also available at Macys
https://www.dillards.com/p/michael-michael-kors-sabrina-suede-mid-booties/507367614?googleShop=Y&cm_mmc=GooglePLAs-_-Vendor+-+MICHAEL+Michael+Kors+-+Shopping-_-g-_-null&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0b_QBRCeARIsAFntQ9rX688a2MUWBweyPG5FfbV9-N65J7LCtNusPacqHw6KOs636Ld2_DwaAr9ZEALw_wcB
Holiday Makeup and Fashion
HOLIDAY MAKEUP, featuring Riley and Maya
This is Xmas eye makeup that I applied on Riley
This is Hannukah eye makeup that I applied on Riley's big sister Maya.
More velvet!
This is a taupe velvet headband from Old Navy
It is super cute on my co-worker Megan.
Immediately after applying "Sassy Z" color in LipSense with clear gloss
Immediately after again
Six hours after applying, color still there.
Trying this long-lasting lip color. Active ingredient is "acrylates" which is the building block for glue. Acrylates may cause allergy in some people as they do in lip cosmetics. In addition, there is a little stinging when you apply the product initially especially if you have any cracks or dryness in your lips. My co-workers say the stinging fades after a couple weeks, once your lips have exfoliated.
More velvet for the season. Adorable Chevron Velvet purse
from Old Navy in Oxblood color, link as follows:
Gunmetal blue/gray polish winter nails with mystic topaz ring
This is a great holiday gift. This all-in-one make-up palette is unique in being compact/small and having everything: eyes, lips, cheeks.
This is Olivia, Master Aesthetician and model wearing this adorable deep blue velvet mini backpack from Mudd brand available at Kohls. Her long wavy hair goes well with the mini pack. We are loving the velvet craze and want velvet everything.
Model: Karen Stolman, M.D. Photographer: Olivia Anderson, M.A.
Velvet in green and Pink
Crushed velvet is showing up everywhere this season. It is great mixed in with other textures or on its own.
The green tee is from Nordstrom Rack, and the pink tee shirt dress is from Forever 21.
These are super comfy olive green suede low heel boots with gold chain detail on the heel, and inside zip, from Michael Kors.
See link below to purchase at Dillards. They are also available at Macys
https://www.dillards.com/p/michael-michael-kors-sabrina-suede-mid-booties/507367614?googleShop=Y&cm_mmc=GooglePLAs-_-Vendor+-+MICHAEL+Michael+Kors+-+Shopping-_-g-_-null&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0b_QBRCeARIsAFntQ9rX688a2MUWBweyPG5FfbV9-N65J7LCtNusPacqHw6KOs636Ld2_DwaAr9ZEALw_wcB
Skin care book available to purchase online
This easy, concise read will give you crucial steps to better looking and healthier skin.
"Everyday Natural Skin Care" is available to purchase on Amazon.com, Lulu.com, Barnes&noble.com, and more. It makes a great holiday gift.
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Threading
I recently had the privilege to receive a threading demonstration treatment as shown in the video below, from a top South Korean doctor, Hanjin Kwon M.D. It hurts no more than filler treatment, and topical numbing cream can be used before starting. Recovery is very similar to filler with temporary bruising, swelling, soreness for about a week. I had bruises that looked like stripes on my face for at least a week. I covered them with makeup, no big deal. Bruising is less if you avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil supplements, St. John's Wort, wine and any other blood thinning medications for at least ten days before the treatment.
I know you are probably asking, is it better than filler? My answer is, No, just another option to achieve similar results. One possible advantage of threading is the risk of intravascular occlusion seen with filler injection is not present. The results may be more delayed than filler. Pricing is similar to filler and depends on number of areas treated.
I know you are probably asking, is it better than filler? My answer is, No, just another option to achieve similar results. One possible advantage of threading is the risk of intravascular occlusion seen with filler injection is not present. The results may be more delayed than filler. Pricing is similar to filler and depends on number of areas treated.
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